General Information
Business Center: U.S. business opportunities overseas, doing business with the State Department, Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, and more.
Bureaus and Offices: alphabetical listing of bureaus and offices.
Information Directory: telephone listings, foreign service post information, references, regulations, and supplemental information.
International Resources and Assistance
Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affair's mission is to promote economic security and prosperity at home and abroad. The Bureau’s work lies at the critical nexus of economic prosperity and national security. As the single point where international economic policy tools and threads converge, we help promote a coherent economic policy across the U.S. government. This administration's economic leadership has resulted in an impressive record of positive change. EEB accomplishes its mission through a “Total Economic Engagement” approach that strategically analyzes and employs all of the economic engagement tools of the U.S. government. On this site you will find links and resources for all of these tools and the ways the U.S. Department of State and EEB are engaged to implement U.S. foreign economic policy. The Bureau of Economic, Energy and Business Affairs, headed by the Assistant Secretary is divided into the following sections covering the following seven areas:
Energy, Sanctions and Commodities (EEB/ESC)
International Communications and Information Policy (EEB/CIP)
International Finance and Development (EEB/IFD)
Trade Policy and Programs (EEB/TPP)
Transportation Affairs (EEB/TRA)
Commercial & Business Affairs (EEB/CBA)
Economic Policy Analysis & Public Diplomacy (EEB/EPPD)
Doing Business Abroad FAQs
Domestic Resources and Assistance
Competition in Contracting. It is the Department of State's policy to maximize competition in contracting under applicable procurement regulations (Federal Acquisition Regulations, etc). Advertising and competition are mandated by these regulations. Any questions regarding the competition in contracting practices of the Department should be directed to:
Ms. Jan Visintainer
Competition Advocate
U.S. Department of State
A/OPE, SA-27, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20522-0900
Telephone: (703) 516-1693
Information Resource Management (IRM) provides the information technology and services the Department needs to successfully carry out is foreign policy mission. IRM supports long-standing telegram, telephone, mainframe computer and other established information systems. Outreach - Quarterly Information Technology Expos. Contact: Ms. Evelyn Washington (202) 735-7496 - vendor liason.
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization ensures that all legislatively specific categories of small businesses in our prime contracts and subcontracts are effectively utilized to the maximum extent possible. Outreach activities include yearly subcontracting workshop/networking session, participation in small business procurement fairs, conferences, etc, sponsores small business fairs for veterans, small businesses, Native American (planning stage), mentor-protegee (pending public comment).
Guide To Doing Business with Department of State
Doing Business with U.S. Embassies and Consulates
Policies
Small Business Regulatory Fairness
Publications
Contacts
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization/Minority Resource Center is the initial point of contact for U.S. small businesses and offers in-depth information about USAID issues. The office coordinates and manages programs which are designed to ensure increased competitiveness and access to Agency procurement opportunities.
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Minority Resource Center
Overseas Building Operations (OBO) directs the worldwide overseas buildings program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community serving abroad under the authority of the Chiefs of Mission.
Contractor Information
General Information
Office of the Procurement Executive (OPE) provides overall leadership of the procurement and grants functions for the Department. OPE issues procurement and grants policy, provides quality assurance and statistical reporting, and appoints contracting officers and grant officers.
Business Opportunities
Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Office of Acquisition Management (AQM) provides a full range of professional contract management services to domestic and overseas Department operations. These services include acquisition planning, contract negotiations, cost and price analysis, and contract administration to customers worldwide. The office provides acquisition training assistance to the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. This includes providing acquisition expertise to develop policies, standards, and procedures for the implementation of worldwide contracting and business agreement activities. AQM manages about two billion dollars a year in acquisitions and grants, including construction projects in conjunction with the Overseas Buildings Operations; interagency agreements; information technology; international relations support; grants; and regional and functional bureaus' requirements. Contact: Elsa K. Hobart (703) 875-4976.
Security Assistance
Bureau of Diplomatic Security investigates passport and visa fraud, conducts personnel security investigations, and issues security clearances.
Security Clearances
Contacts
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Office of Information Resources Management Programs and Services (IPS) is the primary point of contact for anyone seeking access to Department records. This office is responsible for ensuring the Department is in compliance with a wide range of statutory and administrative requirements including the Federal Records Act, FOIA, EFOIA, the Privacy Act, Executive Order 12958, and Ethics in Government.
Information Access Program
How To Request Information
FAQs
Reference Guide
Import/Export
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) controls the export and temporary import of defense articles and defense services covered by the United States Munitions List (USML). This office has among its primary missions: taking final action on license applications for defense trade exports and handling matters related to defense trade compliance, enforcement, and reporting.
Applying for an Import/Export License
Contact Information
D-Trade (Electronic Defense Trade Licensing System)
FAQs
Additional Information
Other Resources: links to other sites that can assist small businesses.
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